Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     LivingstonLivingston
James MorrisonJames Morrison Clyde Wootton Clyde Wootton
Copain SchultzC. Schultz73
G
1
G
75Danny JobsonD. Jobson
Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot70
D
2
D
71Mark FroggattM. Froggatt
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill74
D
3
D
69Kevin HansenK. Hansen
Don GlassD. Glass74
D
4
D
71Carlos OrtizC. Ortiz
Neil BremnerN. Bremner75
M
5
D
68Paulo MendesP. Mendes
Enzo PanucciE. Panucci68
M
captain6
M
84Gavin GlassG. Glass
Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin72
M
7
M
79Davide EvangelistiD. Evangelisti
Ross TilerR. Tiler69
M
8
M
80Vincenzo LindemannV. Lindemann
Billy WhiteB. White73
A
9captain
M
82Radu PopescuR. Popescu
Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf72
A
10
A
72Adam BenjaminA. Benjamin
Dennis WilliamsonD. Williamson73
A
11
A
75Jason HowellsJ. Howells
 
Duncan GlassD. Glass83
D
12
A
72Ruby DelarocheR. Delaroche
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie79
M
13
G
37Oscar JimenezO. Jimenez
Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson70
A
14
M
66Louis DreefL. Dreef

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Livingston. A crowd of 19,074 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
2.34
Paulo Mendes threads the ball through to Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Benjamin. Adam Benjamin shoots from 20 yards. Copain Schultz easily gets down and covers it.
14.14
Kevin Hansen sees Jason Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Howells controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Benjamin. Adam Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schultz who gathers it comfortably.
15.34
Adam Benjamin passes the ball forward to Jason Howells. Jason Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Evangelisti. Davide Evangelisti flicks the ball with his head. Copain Schultz punches it away to safety.
16.14
Carlos Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Evangelisti. Davide Evangelisti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Benjamin. Adam Benjamin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Glass.
18.27
Atam Melchiot knocks the ball forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Panucci collects the pass. Enzo Panucci lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Mark Froggatt.
19.25
Neil Bremner takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Gavin McNeill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.06
Ross Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Jobson manages to gather it.
32.48
Atam Melchiot flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Ortiz.
33.04
Vincenzo Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Benjamin. Adam Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Howells. Jason Howells jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Copain Schultz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.57
Don Glass hits a low pass to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin laces a through ball forward to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.02
Stuart Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Seedorf controls it well on his chest. Rodney Seedorf plays a quick one-two with Stuart Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rodney Seedorf provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Danny Jobson manages to gather it comfortably.
44.43
Stuart Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Hopkin plays a one-two with Billy White and rushes in on goal... Stuart Hopkin rockets a shot on goal. Danny Jobson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Livingston also appear unchanged since the first half. The Livingston players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Livingston kick off!
49.48
Carlos Ortiz threads the ball through to Gavin Glass. With great vision, Gavin Glass plays the ball forward to Adam Benjamin. Adam Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Howells. Jason Howells makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.28
Atam Melchiot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Danny Jobson!
53.56
Ross Tiler threads a neat ball through to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.36
Gavin McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ross Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
59.07
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.50
Raith Rovers have made a substitution with Duncan Thomson replacing Rodney Seedorf .Livingston have made a substitution with Ruby Delaroche replacing Adam Benjamin .
61.59
Enzo Panucci runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enzo Panucci whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson makes a looping header on goal. Danny Jobson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
66.45
Vincenzo Lindemann makes an attacking run forward. Vincenzo Lindemann threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Jason Howells provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Howells!
71.35
Gavin McNeill threads a neat ball through to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Ortiz.
73.07
Neil Bremner threads a neat ball through to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Jobson who gathers it comfortably.
77.21
Gavin McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler threads a neat ball through to Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.36
Stuart Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Tiler. Ross Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Panucci. Enzo Panucci outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
84.29
Gavin Glass makes a simple pass to Davide Evangelisti. Davide Evangelisti lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Lindemann. Vincenzo Lindemann directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
85.19
Gavin Glass hits a low pass to Davide Evangelisti. Davide Evangelisti threads the ball through to Ruby Delaroche but he's offside!
89.04
Carlos Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Ruby Delaroche who brings the ball under control. Ruby Delaroche rushes past Atam Melchiot! Ruby Delaroche makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Livingston
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
24.7%
46.2%
29%

Scorers
Enzo Panucci 37
Stuart Hopkin 44
Neil Bremner 77
Jason Howells 33, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Howells of Livingston

Match Ratings
1.Copain Schultz (GK)
7
2.Atam Melchiot (DEF)
6
3.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
7
4.Don Glass (DEF)
6
5.Neil Bremner (MID)goal scored
8
6.Enzo Panucci (MID)goal scored
9
7.Stuart Hopkin (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ross Tiler (MID)
7
9.Billy White (ATT)
6
10.Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Williamson (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Glass (DEF)
0
13.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
0
14.Duncan Thomson (ATT)
6

1.Danny Jobson (GK)
7
2.Mark Froggatt (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Ortiz (DEF)
6
5.Paulo Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Glass (MID)
6
7.Davide Evangelisti (MID)
6
8.Vincenzo Lindemann (MID)
7
9.Radu Popescu (MID)
6
10.Adam Benjamin (ATT)
7
11.Jason Howells (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ruby Delaroche (ATT)
6
13.Oscar Jimenez (GK)
0
14.Louis Dreef (MID)
0